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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.25, 686.14 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.25, 686.14 and 276.21 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.25 : 686.14 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.25/686.14 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.25x = 686.14 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.25x = 189,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,518.73/497.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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